Astrology of Today – October 17, 2014

Summary:

Today is all about compromising, slipping into someone else’s shoes, negotiating, and harmonizing. It’s a sociable day, but it’s also a time for looking back at old issues in a new, although possibly glossed-over, way. We are more inclined to talk and think about relationships. People from our past can reappear in our lives. Whether or not glossing over is helpful may be the question – some things belong in the past. We can feel as if we are starting fresh, and certainly our ideas feel new and exciting.

The Moon is in Leo all day.

The Moon is waning, and is in its Last Quarter phase.

Mercury is retrograde, in the sign of Libra (until October 25th). Review, reflect, and revise. Consider ways to improve negotiations skills, one-on-one communications.

A Solar Eclipse (in early Scorpio) will occur on October 23rd – another reason for holding off on major decision-making.

Horoscopes

Aries

Resolutions are likely to be found for long-standing problems in relationships. Negotiations continue to figure strongly. It’s a time for showing how fair you can be. Even if you’re not interacting or involved in a partnership, this is a time for coming to a point of resolve or closure about a relationship from the past. Others could be persuasive, conversations are animated, and people are attracted to your amenable manner. This is also a strong time for creative and romantic pursuits, as well as enjoying leisure time or a hobby.

Taurus

Attention is drawn again to work and health habits. You’re attracted to, and attracting, the more pleasing elements in your work, on the job, and in your daily routine today. You can do your part by aiming to bring more harmony and beauty to your workplace, even in little ways. Drawing upon your people skills can help you to receive the appreciation you crave, even if social elements could hurt productivity levels a tad. You can resolve many problems through brainstorming and analysis. People from your past can be on your brain, and in some cases, re-appearing in your life now.

Gemini

Today, talks continue, and tend to revolve around past romance, projects, and events, or an overdue conversation happens now. There can be nostalgia about past good times, exciting feelings, and other happy milestones. We are more diplomatic than usual, and although your sign is known to have the gift of gab, you may not be feeling smooth enough today to pull it off to perfection with Mercury retrograde, but the desire for harmony is there. Tonight brings positive, forward-driven energy to your life, particularly for connecting, learning, and sharing your thoughts.

Cancer

Much attention can be pointed to unresolved relationship matters today, and especially regarding family and the past. This is a time for being fair and nonjudgmental. Communications are highlighted. There can be plenty of nostalgia now, and perhaps a past opportunity related to family and home that re-emerges now. There is a bigger drive to bring more harmony to your home life. There can also be extra luck with money and valuables now, or a chance to enjoy a bit of luxury.

Leo

Be on the lookout for opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills set these days. An opportunity that was missed or passed over in the past can re-emerge and it may be worth a closer look. Thoughts and conversation tend to revolve around sorting out past problems, and particularly past relationship challenges. There is a lot of charm and humor in your manner and your communications today. It’s not the best time for demanding work, as you can easily be distracted by social elements.

Virgo

Backtracking in thought and conversation can figure strongly today, and is likely to involve going over matters from the past that have recently been dug up, particularly surrounding love relationships and money. There could be a project or financial opportunity involved with something that you previously set aside that now looks promising. Watch for buying something beyond your means. Otherwise, it’s a good day for looking at things in a new light, particularly business matters. You are inclined to recognize and discuss personal needs and desires. There is also a stronger desire to bring more harmony and comfort into your life.

Libra

You have more impact than usual right now, especially when it comes to what you communicate. How you communicate and your personal matter count as well. It can feel very easygoing, but you should watch what you say today, as it may not always come out as you intend. There continues to be a lot of attention and focus on you today, and you might often be the subject of conversation. Later today can bring an invitation from, or pleasantness with, friends and groups.

Scorpio

More information surfaces today about the past or about a private matter. You are inclined to talk about private matters as well. In fact, you can be quite fixated on past issues right now. You may want to watch that you don’t reawaken a topic that absolutely does belong in the past, however. If you’re not truly ready to discuss something, go over it in your head a little further before bringing it up. For some, there can be the re-emergence of a person from your past that sparks all sorts of memories. On another note, this can be a good day for feeling positive about the direction your career, or life in general, is heading.

Sagittarius

Conversations are animated and mostly lighthearted today. New information about old matters can come to light now. A project or idea that you had abandoned or set aside can seem viable again. While this may be true, do watch for a tendency to glamorize the past. For some of you, someone from the past can reappear. You can be seen as especially attractive today. Social, community, and cultural events are favored. There can be new ideas and concepts that speak to you and fill you with enthusiasm.

Capricorn

You are likely to receive more than the usual amount of attention today, and particularly on a professional or public level. Interactions are animated yet slightly reserved. Your words have a lot of impact, and the tendency to be misunderstood is quite strong, but as long as you choose your words carefully, this can be a good time to bring peace and harmony to a matter. There could be an opportunity re-emerging revolving around work or business. Today is excellent for research, investigation, and taking a further look. It’s good for intimate matters as well.

Aquarius

This is a good time for smoothing over differences through small yet significant gestures. You can be quite eager to share an idea, ideal, or personal belief. There can be discussions about cooperation in relationships, and also about long term plans, travel, education, beliefs, expansion, and love of knowledge. You are presenting yourself and your ideas with gentleness and beauty. You are able to turn virtually any situation around in a favorable way. This is a strong day for enjoying people, and they you.

Pisces

You may be analyzing, thinking about, and talking about a personal or intimate matter today. If jealousies emerge today, use the experience as a lesson in self-awareness. Think things through if you are not getting your way and your thoughts go into damaging or difficult territory. There is a strong tendency to consider consequences of recent choices or missed opportunities. There can be attractive business projects or plans re-emerging from the past. Exes can be in focus, as new information comes out about old relationships. Generally speaking, this is a good day for connecting in love.

The Details:

If you’re astrologically inclined and interested in the details of the Astrology of today, here are the factors considered in the forecasts:

Date & Time: 17 Oct 2014 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Leo
Description: The Moon in Leo
We have a stronger need for appreciation, shows of affection and warmth, and excitement. We are proud and conduct ourselves accordingly. This is a time for having some fun, being creative and childlike, and enjoying life. It’s also a good time for organizing and managing.

Date & Time: 17 Oct 2014 4:56 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Plu
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Pluto
We may not be aware of our more demanding or controlling tendencies. We may feel vaguely frustrated, powerless, or tense. There can be undermining going on in our interactions and relationships. Wait for the tension to subside before taking action.

Date & Time: 17 Oct 2014 10:57 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Ura
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Uranus
We are open to new ideas. A break in the routine is pleasing now. We could be experimenting with new ideas or feelings. There can be chance meetings, events that occur that open our minds or our awareness.

Date & Time: 17 Oct 2014 8:05 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Jup
Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Jupiter
We want to do good and to honor our inner code. We are generous with our energy, time, and money. Our feelings expand or are magnified, for better or for worse. It’s generally a good time to teach, learn, write, express ourselves, reach out, travel, publish, and promote. We may go over the top.

Date & Time: 17 Oct 2014 8:39 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting North Node
A good time for dealing with the public, for making connections, and for taking positive steps towards a personal or professional goal. You are able to make changes. This is a feel-good time for embracing new opportunities.

BALANCE OF SIGNS
Scores: Aries 1; Taurus 0; Gemini 0; Cancer 0; Leo 4; Virgo 0; Libra 7; Scorpio 1; Sagittarius 2; Capricorn 1; Aquarius 0; Pisces 1
LEO STRONG
Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.
LIBRA STRONG
Even-handed, harmonious, artistic, diplomatic, balancing, strong sense of fairness. Can be over- compromising, appeasing, judgmental.
BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
Scores: Fire 7; Earth 1; Air 7; Water 2
FIRE STRONG
You are a highly-motivated person with many goals and aspirations for the future. You are vital and spontaneous, often enjoying the challenge of travelling down new and adventurous roads in your life. Your enthusiasm is irrepressible. Your weakness lies in your tendency to exaggerate and your inability to cope with the more mundane activities in life.
EARTH WEAK
You have difficulty coping with the realities of every day life. Practical daily chores seem beyond your capabilities, and you have difficulty concentrating on matters at hand.
AIR STRONG
You are objective and philosophical, preferring to view life from an intellectual perspective. Your rational mind will outweigh your feelings every time, as you consider the world of emotions to be irrational. You have a high sense of fairness, and a logical thought process. Your weakness lies in the fact that you view emotions in a disparaging light.
WATER WEAK
You are out of kilter with your emotions. Crying or losing your cool in front of other people would be a horrifying thought, let alone action, for you. You often lack compassion for others in your human relationships, and need to learn to honor both your own and other people’s feelings.
BALANCE OF MODES
Scores: Cardinal 9; Fixed 5; Mutable 3
CARDINAL STRONG
You enjoy challenge and action, and become frustrated when you have no recourse for change. You expect others to also rise to a challenge.

LUNAR PHASE: THIRD QUARTER
Moon from 90 to 45 degrees behind the Sun.
We have strong beliefs and are likely to put them into action. We have the wisdom to know when to act, but sometimes can be inflexible.

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on October 17th:

Note that when an aspect is Applying, it has not yet happened but is within orb – it’s pending. When an aspect is Separating, it has already happened/perfected and is moving away from the aspect. Depending on the speed of the planet/body involved, the aspect will have perfected, or will perfect, in a matter of hours (often the case with the Moon), days, months, and possibly years in the case of the very slow-moving outer planets and bodies.

Note that the Moon moves at a rate of approximately one degree every 2 hours, so that if an aspect involving is applying and has an orb of 5 degrees, the aspect will perfect (be exact) in about 10 hours. If the Moon is separating from an aspect with an orb of 2 degrees, it has already formed said aspect approximately 4 hours ago (since the following are positions at noon today, then it would have occurred at about 8 AM today).

THE MOON

THE MOON IN LEO
You have an emotional need for praise and attention. Under stress you may show off in order to gain attention, or become arrogant. You may be proud of your mother, or she may be very proud of you.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON
TRINE MARS Orb 6°34′ Applying
You are assertive and able to motivate yourself because you have self-confidence. You have the ability to recognise opportunities and make the most of them. You can rise to a challenge.

CONJUNCTION JUPITER Orb 1°27′ Applying
You have a generous and expansive nature. You take an optimistic view on life, and few things seem too far-fetched. You enjoy adventure.

SQUARE SATURN Orb 5°07′ Applying
You suffer from feelings of discontent and insecurity. You work hard to cover up your inner lack of self-esteem. Once you have learnt to value yourself you will find your self-confidence growing.

TRINE URANUS Orb 3°02′ Separating
You are a unique individual with many enterprising ideas. You enjoy the freedom of expressing yourself in unconventional ways and may be attracted to exciting and different activities in which you excel.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN LIBRA
You are diplomatic, and have a strong need for peace and harmony. Beauty is important to you, and you could be vain.

25TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Blood vessels of renal cortex
Sabian Symbol: Information in the symbol of an autumn leaf.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION MERCURY Orb 2°14′ Separating
You are an effective communicator. You enjoy intellectual stimulation, and look for avenues through which to communicate your ideas. You tend to talk forcefully about yourself and your interests but are less interested in listening to others.

CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 1°54′ Applying
You are gentle, loving and charming. You express yourself in an affectionate manner and enjoy the company of other people. You also have a love of art and beauty. You can be idealistic and easily hurt.

SEXTILE MARS Orb 0°41′ Separating
You have opportunities for adventure. You can be assertive when you make the effort.

CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE Orb 5°29′ Separating
It is time for you to leave behind your past inhibitions and truly express yourself in this life-time. You will find that events in life will force you to come to terms with your identity in order to express your fullest potential.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN LIBRA
You are a diplomat and peacemaker, often acting as a go-between in relationships. You a good communicator, putting others at their ease. Arguments may upset you, as you prefer harmony in communications.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY
CONJUNCTION VENUS Orb 0°19′ Separating
You express yourself in a loving manner. You enjoy talking with people, and they find you a warm and welcoming listener.

SEXTILE MARS Orb 1°33′ Separating
You are a quick learner and can be perceptive.

CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE Orb 3°15′ Applying
You are being urged to develop your communication skills. Your destiny in this life may be linked to some form of teaching or communication. This may also be linked with groups.

VENUS

VENUS IN LIBRA
You have a strong need for relationships. You will also require your relationships to be harmonious, peaceful, and creative. You enjoy having beautiful possessions.

ASPECTS OF VENUS
SEXTILE MARS Orb 1°13′ Applying
You have the opportunity to blend your charm and assertion. You can be both gentle and strong.

CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE Orb 3°34′ Separating
Your destiny is linked with the need to develop harmonious and balanced relationships. Relationships will play an important role in your accomplishments. You need to make sure that your need to keep the peace does not hinder decisive action.

MARS

MARS IN SAGITTARIUS
You are an inspirational leader, and have a strong desire for exploration and adventure. You may be one-pointed in your desires.

24TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Popliteal fossa
Sabian Symbol: A bluebird standing at the door of the house.

ASPECTS OF MARS
TRINE JUPITER Orb 5°07′ Separating
You are enthusiastic with an endless source of energy. You could direct your energy to achievement in sports, politics or travel.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN LEO
You are benevolent, generous and fun loving. You are on an enthusiastic search for creative expression. You may also have a love of children.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SQUARE SATURN Orb 3°39′ Applying
You have a poor idea of your own abilities and tend to put yourself down. Don’t compare yourself to others. Believe in your own abilities. Do not expect recognition from others. Work to reward yourself.

TRINE URANUS Orb 4°29′ Separating
You have an enormous ability and energy to achieve your goals. You set out to make changes in society and can do much. You avoid restriction and may live an unconventional life, breaking new ground in ways of living.

SATURN

SATURN IN SCORPIO
You have an intense commitment to work and joint enterprises. You are a resourceful and determined worker.

23RD DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Nasal bone, fimbria of Fallopian tubes
Sabian Symbol: A bunny metamorphosed into a fairy.
URANUS

URANUS IN ARIES
(1928 – 1934) It is important to note that Uranus spends a long time in each sign, and therefore the interpretation applies to a generation rather than the individual. For a more individual interpretation look at the house position. This is the generation of initiative and spontaneity. It indicates the breaking down of old structures and the emerging of the new.

15TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Lateral lobes of brain
Sabian Symbol: A person weaving a blanket.

ASPECTS OF URANUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 2°57′ Applying
Your generation works hard to use your power to right the wrongs you perceive in society. First you must learn to control that power in your own life.

CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 4°48′ Applying
You have a tendency to seek excitement and scatter your energies. You have many unique talents, but need to develop discipline in order to make the most of them.

NEPTUNE

NEPTUNE IN PISCES
It is important to note that Neptune takes about 164 years to make a complete cycle, spending about thirteen years in each sign. Therefore the interpretation of Neptune in the Sign applies to a generation rather than the individual. For a more individual interpretation look at the house position. This generation may possess the ability to be at-one with God. They may be able to express their spirituality through visions and art. They may also be inspirational teachers, conscious of wholeness.

6TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left cuboid bone
Sabian Symbol: Officers on dress parade.

ASPECTS OF NEPTUNE
CONJUNCTION CHIRON Orb 8°41′ Applying
You have a sensitive side to your nature, and can be easily hurt when forced to face the harsher realities of the world. You often resort to tears when your world of illusion is broken into. You may feel that other people do not fully understand your gentle nature, and hence you avoid conflict. On a more positive note you are highly imaginative and may have an active dream life, which gives you a deep understanding of the spiritual side of life. You are easily able to sense other people’s moods and lend an empathetic ear.

PLUTO

PLUTO IN CAPRICORN
It is important to note that Pluto takes about 248 years to make a complete cycle, spending 12 to 32 years in each sign. Therefore the interpretation of Pluto in its sign applies to a generation rather than the individual. For a more individual interpretation look at the house position. This is the generation of a change in world government. This generation will posses the ability to transform old structures into new and enduring ones.

12TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Right knee joint
Sabian Symbol: A student of nature lecturing.

ASPECTS OF PLUTO
SEXTILE CHIRON Orb 2°34′ Applying
You have the ability to be a catalyst in your daily life, helping others face and heal their emotional pain.

CHIRON

CHIRON IN PISCES
You will have difficulty gaining your own sense of individuality. You have an ability to feel others’ pain and may need to detach and meditate. You may also suffer from your own deep and personal grief. You may work for or serve within a healing institution.

14TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Right cutaneous veins
Sabian Symbol: A lady in fox fur.
VESTA

VESTA IN SAGITTARIUS
You have the ability to work relentlessly for a cause in which you believe. You need to make sure you do not exclude other people’s points of view. You have visions and enjoy the adventure of discovery in your work.

6TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Left femoral artery
Sabian Symbol: A game of cricket.
PALLAS

PALLAS IN LIBRA
You are able to see both sides of a story, and help bring opposing parties into agreement. You are a diplomat and a defender of justice.

30TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Left ureter
Sabian Symbol: Three mounds of knowledge on a philosopher’s head.
JUNO

JUNO IN LEO
You want to be proud of your partner, and for them to take pride in you. You want to have fun, romance, and creativity within your relationship.

5TH DEGREE OF LEO
Part of Body: Right carotid artery
Sabian Symbol: Rock formations at the edge of a precipice.
CERES

CERES IN SCORPIO
You feel cared for when your loved ones intensely focus their attention on you. You are emotionally committed to those close to you.

26TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Perineum
Sabian Symbol: People making camp.
HYGEIA

HYGEIA IN CANCER
Your health may be closely linked to your home environment. Any disruptions in the home may spark bouts of ill health. You may be concerned for your family’s health.

15TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Gastric nerves
Sabian Symbol: A group of people who have overeaten and enjoyed it.
ASTRAEA

ASTRAEA IN ARIES
You have an inability to let go of your independence. You want to continue doing things your own way when it is time to start co-operating.

3RD DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Cerebellum
Sabian Symbol: A cameo profile of a man in the outline of his country.
THE NORTH NODE

THE NORTH NODE IN LIBRA
This is a quest to learn co-operation. You have a tendency to want your own way and to force your opinions onto others. You need to develop selflessness, the ability to share and a sensitivity to the needs of other people.

19TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Calyx major
Sabian Symbol: A gang of robbers in hiding.
THE SOUTH NODE

THE SOUTH NODE IN ARIES
This is a quest to learn co-operation. You have a tendency to want your own way and to force your opinions onto others. You need to develop selflessness, the ability to share and a sensitivity to the needs of other people.